Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 32% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P80 (€6) | €9 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P62 (€4.65) | €5.45 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (€1.93) | €3.75 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (€0.96) | €1.23 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | P29 (€2.16) | €3.25 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (€0.97) | €1.35 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P35 (€2.65) | €4.12 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P18 (€1.34) | €1.36 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P9 (€0.68) | €0.68 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P11 (€0.84) | €1.14 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P72 (€5.40) | €8 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | P18 (€1.32) | €2.02 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (€0.53) | €0.90 | - 42% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 30% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P7,989 (€602) | €426 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,629 (€424) | €302 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P648 (€49) | €122 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,270 (€322) | €316 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P2,688 (€203) | €245 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P403 (€30) | €94 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P837 (€63) | €21 | + 194% | |
40” flat screen tv | P4,237 (€319) | €351 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,253 (€94) | €71 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P58 (€4.38) | €10 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | P52 (€3.91) | €5.67 | - 31% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 29% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P503 (€38) | €83 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P421 (€32) | €40 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P816 (€62) | €70 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P899 (€68) | €71 | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 55% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,319 (€15,105) | €23,202 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (€0.66) | €1.57 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | P142 (€11) | €39 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P126 (€9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Gaborone (Botswana) is 25% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P39 (€2.92) | €3.23 | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P109 (€8) | €5.59 | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P299 (€23) | €32 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P43 (€3.22) | €3.88 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P22 (€1.64) | €3.80 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P37 (€2.78) | €3.50 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (€1.47) | €1.53 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | P16 (€1.19) | €1.83 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P75 (€5.63) | €11 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 34% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P296 (€22) | €22 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | P121 (€9) | €15 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P392 (€30) | €38 | - 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P324 (€24) | €46 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P76 (€5.71) | €7 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P19 (€1.44) | €3.40 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P16 (€1.19) | €3.22 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,113 (€612) | €792 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.13 (€0.09) | €0.24 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | P430 (€32) | €38 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P31 (€2.35) | €4.08 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €950 (P12,601) in Gaborone.
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